Lima bean 'Fordhook 242'

Phaseolus lunatus

Fordhook 242 is a variety of Lima bean which is a member of the Phaseolus family. Its botanical name is Phaseolus lunatus 'Fordhook 242'. Fordhook 242 grows as an Annual/Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being an annual / perennial, it tends to grow either as a single season plant, or a plant that can stay in your garden for many years. Fordhook 242 is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.00 metres (9.75 feet).

Fordhook 242 Lima bean is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Fordhook 242

Full Sun

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Fordhook 242 is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 6 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Fordhook 242 needs a soil ph of 6.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).